Patient reported frailty score after stroke predicted higher mortality in a Swedish registry study
Nine self-reported items at three months formed a robust frailty scale that tracked survival over follow-up. A Swedish registry study built a frailty score from nine patient-reported items collected three months after stroke. The score fit best as a general frailty dimension with two related facets: physical functioning and well-being with mental health. Higher frailty […]
Bridging Generations: Unlocking the Secrets of Elder Care through TOPICS-MDS
Introduction Imagine a society where understanding the needs of older adults and their caregivers is as innate as knowing the alphabet. With the rapidly aging global population, the pressing concern of how to adequately cater to the needs of older adults and their informal caregivers is becoming increasingly important. Enter “The Development of the Older […]